Russell encouraged by Scotland progress
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsFinn Russell believes Scotland are on the up after showing signs of improvement in their World Cup warm-up matches.
Rugby World Cup preview No5: Uruguay
1 decade ago by The GuardianUruguay’s semi-professional squad will play with power, commitment and aggression – but few would argue that passion will be enoughSun 20 Sep Wales v Uruguay, Millennium Stadium 2.30pm BST Continue...
Risk of injuries in warm-up matches is worth taking, insists Martin Castrogiovanni
1 decade ago by IRBItaly prop laments loss of Wales pair Leigh Halfpenny and Rhys Webb but says players need matches to be at peak fitness for the tournament
Farrell wary of ‘crocked’ Wales
1 decade ago by Cape Argus - StormersIf England are partying hard as a result of the World Cup injury jinx affecting their group rivals Wales - they are not making the mistake of doing it in public.
Risk of injuries in warm-up matches is worth taking, insists Martin Castrogiovanni
1 decade ago by IRBItaly prop laments loss of Wales pair Leigh Halfpenny and Rhys Webb but says players need matches to be at peak fitness for the tournament
Williams poised to face Uruguay
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales full-back Liam Williams is likely to start the World Cup opener against Uruguay, says coach Warren Gatland.
Wednesday Round-Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyGatland defends selection for Italy game: Wales boss Warren Gatland has defended his decision to play Rhys Webb and Leigh Halfpenny so close to the Rugby World Cup.Both players suffered major injuries...
Ulster Staying Grounded After Flying Start - Clarke
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsLast Friday's bonus point win over the Ospreys at Kingspan Stadium was a great start to Ulster's GUINNESS PRO12 campaign, but the focus of the province's management team quickly turned to the Scarlets...
Wales will use double injury blow as motivation, claim England
1 decade ago by IRBEngland backs coach Andy Farrell says Wales will not be down after injuries to key players Leigh Halfpenny and Rhys Webb
Gatland hits back at critics after injury blow
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWarren Gatland has hit back at criticism of his decision to play Leigh Halfpenny in Saturday's victory against Italy, saying the knee injury that has ruled the Wales full-back out of the World Cup was...
